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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.09, 331.43 and 162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.09, 331.43 and 162.51 is: 224.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.09 : 331.43 = 162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.09/331.43 = 162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.09x = 331.43 × 162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.09x = 53,859.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,859.88/240.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.33

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